Stephen Marc, Olympus Visionary photographer and art professor at Arizona State University?s Herberger College of Fine Arts, is recognized for his unique and powerful photographic montages that explore the African Diaspora. His images combine family snapshots, antique photographs and images from his own extensive body of photographic work. The dual themes of all his work are an attempt to tell both his personal story and the story of a culture.Marc?s current project, Passage on the Underground Railroad, explores North America?s Underground Railroad, which moved escaped slaves to freedom. For over four years, he took more than 30,000 photographs of people and places in 21 states and Canada. The project culminated in a book and exhibition of Marc?s Underground Railroad artwork. You can discover more about him and his work by visiting this website. Stephen Marc recommends the work of Jerry N. Uelsmann. For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free via

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Darryl Sivad picked up his first camera in high school. Richard Avedon invited Sivad to join him in New York City for a rare opportunity ? a two-year internship. A delay in transitioning from Detroit to New York cost him that opportunity. However, highly regarded photographer Anthony Barboza did engage Sivad as an assistant. It was here that Sivad was able to refine his own vision as a photographer. Sivad?s passion for photography continues alongside his career as an actor/writer. His images can also be seen in the following publications Black: A Celebration of Culture; I Shook Up the World; Saturday Night/Sunday Morning and Black Renaissance/Black Noire. Sivad has exhibited nationally including most recently at the UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History, the Leica Gallery, the Wadsworth Atheneum of Art, The African American Museum in Philadelphia, PA and the California African American Museum. His work is also in the permanent collections of the Museum of the African Diaspora and the Smithsonian Institute.Sivad?s film and television career has included being a series regular, recurring and guest star on Friends, Fresh Prince of Bel Air, The Jamie Foxx Show, ER, The Naked Truth, NYPD Blue, Two and a Half Men, Talkin? Dirty After Dark, Fear of a Black Hat and A Cinderella Story. You can discover more about his career and work by visiting his website. Also check out a funny short-film, he co-wrote and stars in called The Playmaker. Darryl Sivad recommends the work of Albert Fennar. For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free via

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Lynn Goldsmith is a legendary portrait, commercial and fine-art photographer who has photographed many of the great entertainers of film, television and music including Bruce Springsteen, Michael Jackson, Patti Smith and Miles Davis, just to name a few. Her photographs have appeared on the covers of Life, Newsweek, Time, Rolling Stone, Sports Illustrated, People, and more. She has also created a body of fine-art photography which includes a remarkable series of self-portraits. You can discover more of her work by visiting her website.Lynn Goldsmith recommends the work of Elliot Erwitt. For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free via

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Richard Newman for over twenty-five years, has worked as a photographer,writer, educator and printer. His work documenting the Exxon Valdez oil spill, in 1989 and 1990, is part of the White House photography archives and is part of the permanent collection at the University of Alaska-Fairbanks.He has published three books on photography and been a contributor to two others. Richard's photographs, and writings, have appeared in Digital Photo Pro, View Camera, Lenswork,Outdoor Photographer, Professional Photographer Magazine, Storyteller Magazine,Rangefinder, and the Village Voice. He is currently the National Education Coordinator for Calumet Photographic. You can discover more of his work by visiting his website or following his blog. Richard Newman recommends the work of Dennis Keeley who has been interviewed before on this show. Listen to that interview by clicking here. For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free via

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Nevada Wier is an award-winning photographer specializing in the remote corners of the globe and the cultures that inhabit them. Nevada's journeys have taken her throughout Southeast Asia, India, China, Nepal, Africa, New Zealand, Central Asia, Mongolia, South America and other obscure regions of the world.Her work is represented for licensing by Getty and Corbis. Nevada has been published in numerous national and international publications, including: NG Adventure, Geo, Islands, National Geographic, Outdoor Photographer, Outside, and Smithsonian. She is a Fellow of The Explorer's Club, a member of the Society of Woman Geographers and was featured in a Northwest Airlines international television and print ad campaign. You can discover more of her work by visiting her website and following her blog. Nevada Wier recommends the work of David Alan Harvey & Alex Webb. For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free via

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Lou Jones is a versatile and prolific photographer who has used has passion for photography to capture sports figures, musicians, celebrities, politicians, CEOs and just everyday folk. His work can be said to fit any variety of photographic genres including photojournalism, portraiture, advertising, fine-art and more, which speaks not only to his skills as a photographer, but also his ability take a technical process and transform it into something beautiful and impactful. His personal projects including a documentary project on Death Row have helped establish him as one of the distinctive voices in photography today. He is also author of the recent instructional book, Speedlights and Speedlights: Creative Flash Photography at the Speed of Light. You can discover more of his work by visiting his website or following his blog. Lou Jones recommends the work of Sebastião Salgado.For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free viaClick here for more details on my new Better Photo course, The Pursuit of Light.

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Amber Gress, Maurice Salazar, Joseph Escamilla, Cecilia Gavia and Anthony Cobos are members of the Summer 2009 graduating class of the Art Center College of Design's photo department. Two weeks prior to their graduation, we sat down to discuss their thoughts and concerns at the dawn of their photographic careers. This diverse collection of photographers have made a commitment to their passion for making images and that provided a unique opportunity to share their thoughts about the important choice they've made. Below are links to their websites.Amber GressMaurice SalazarJoseph EscamillaCecilia GaviaAnthony CobosAmber Gress recommends the work of Corey ArnoldMaurice Salazar recommends the work of William EgglestonJoseph Escamilla recommends the work of Jeff LipskyCecilia Gavia recommends the work of Dan WintersAnthony Cobos recommends the work Boyd JaynesClick here for details about the Grad Show and for link to the other graduating photographers. Click on the individual images to discover each photographer's website. For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free via

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Ed Morris was attending Brooks Institute in Santa Barbara when he developed the concept for Mayor?s Across America, his insightful look into the heart of American people through the eyes of it?s most visible civic leaders. He completed his second cross-country odyssey on two wheels in the summer of 2000 and has spent the ensuing years developing the book further, as well as establishing his photography career. Now, with his firm Ed Morris Photography, Ed is recognized as one of Southern California?s most up-and-coming commercial photographers. You can discover more about his project here and see his other commercial work by visiting his website. Ed Morris recommends the work of Marion Warren.For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free via

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Anne Day is a freelance photographer and writer based in New York and Connecticut. Her work has appeared in Time, Newsweek, the New York Times, The Washington Post, Fortune, Vogue and other publications. An Olympus Visionary, she has worked as a photojournalist and has covered events in Haiti, Cuba, South Africa and Namibia, as well as American Presidential Inaugurations, school picnics, and weddings. In addition to working in journalism, she has many years of experience photographing architecture with a view camera. She is the principal photographer for three books in the W.W. Norton Series on Classical Architecture on The Library of Congress, The New York Public Library, and The US Capitol. You can discover more of her work by visiting her website. Anne Day recommends the work of David Hilliard.For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free viaJoin me at the Better Photo Summit .

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Nadine Brown is the co-founder and creative director of Brand Envy, a company that helps photographers, restaurants and other businesses with marketing and branding. In today's challenging market it's not enough to own the latest in photographic equipment and being proficient with Photoshop. It's about having a solid and consistent marketing plan to get you and your work to the market. To discover more about Nadine and her work, please visit the Brand Envy website.Nadine Brown recommends the work of August Bradley.For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free via To subscribe to the Zach Arias podcast, Critique and Technique for Photographers click here and scroll down.

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Maki Kawakita is an Olympus Visionary whose work covers as diverse a range of photographic work as the cultures ? Japanese, American, and European ? that have most influenced her. Fashion, editorial, advertising, portraiture, fine art and dance all provide areas for her expression and for her professional work. Kawakita has been featured in Time and Marie Claire, shot advertising campaigns for Coors Light, Olympus, Kodak, Canon, Levi Strauss & Co., and Smirnoff, and photographed celebrities such as Alicia Keys, Paris Hilton, Missy Elliott, Beyoncé, and Hilary Duff. You can discover more of her work by visiting her website. Maki Kawakita recommends the work of Guy Bourdin.For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free via

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Lewis Kemper has been photographing the natural beauty of North America, and its park lands for over 29 years specializing in nature and outdoor photography. He is a Canon Explorer of Light and during his extensive travels, he has been to 47 states from Alaska to Florida. His work has been exhibited and published in magazines, books, and calendars worldwide. His photography and writing appears regularly in Outdoor Photographer and PC Photo magazines. He has recently released a monograph of his work, Capturing the Light, and you can discover more about this and his great body of work by visiting his website.Lewis Kemper recommends the work of Philip Hyde.For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free viaAs mentioned in the show, you can find out more about Bruce Smith's Master Workshop in the U.S. by clicking here.

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Bobbi Lane is an award-winning commercial photographer specializing in creative portraits on location and in the studio. Lane's multi-faceted approach to photography incorporates over 30 years of technical experience with innovative artistic interpretation. Lane shoots primarily people on location for editorial, corporate, and advertising accounts as well as photographing "real people" and travel for stock. As a dedicated photo educator, she brings insight and enthusiasm to her hundreds of students every year. Bobbi's excellent rapport and communication with her students inspires and motivates, while her straight-forward teaching style reaches students of many different skill levels. Bobbi teaches her own weekend workshops in CT, the Bobbi Lane Workshops and at the Santa Fe Workshops, the Maine Workshops, the Julia Dean Workshops, and the International Center for Photography in New York City. You can discover more about her by visiting her website. Bobbi Lane recommends the work of Stephen Johnson.For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free via

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Douglas Kirkland has been a staff photographer for Look and Life magazines and has photographed some of the world's most dynamic, controversial and famous personalities including Marilyn Monroe, Andy Warhol and Judy Garland to name just a few. Recknowned for his work in the entertainment industry, he has also created a diverse body of work for advertsing and fine-art. He is one of the few photographers who can lay claim to the term, "a photographer's photographer". To discover more of his work, visit his website.You can read an article that I wrote on Douglas Kirkland for Digital Photo Pro Magazine by clicking here. Douglas Kirkland recommends the work of Lauren Greenfield. For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free via

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Greg Gorman is a master fine-art photographer whose images of stage, film, sports and music personalities are both stunningly beautiful and iconic. As well as having photographed some of this generations greatest talents, he has produced a distinct photographic style rooted in his unique use of light and the black and white palette. You can discover more of his work by visiting his website.As well as producing exceptional work, he also teaches an amazing workshop in his residence in Mendocino, California. You can discover more about this unique opportunity by clicking here. Greg Gorman recommends the work of Gerd Ludwig.For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free via

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Miriam Romais is the executive director of En Foco, a non profit organization that supports contemporary fine art and documentary photographers of Latino, African, Asian and Native American descent. It was started 35 years ago in the Bronx by a group of Puerto Rican photographers to serve as as outlet for work that was being too easily overlooked by mainstream art world.As well as her work with En Foco, Miriam is also a photographer and curator. Her own work has been published and exhibited in numerous galleries and museums throughout the country. Some of her work has focused on her other passion, motorcycling. You can view her work by visiting her website.Miriam Romais recommend the work of Alejandro Chaskielberg.View a free PDF copy of En Foco's magazine, Nueva Luz by clicking here.For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free via

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Seth Joel and Charlie Holland are a husband and wife team that produce natural looking images of people for commercial, advertising work and stock. They combine a life-long passion for making photographs and a keen awareness and knowledge of business to create successful photographic careers. To discover more of their work please visit their website.Seth Joel and Charlie Holland recommend the work of Alia Malley and Jeff Dunas. For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free via

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Dane Sanders is a highly-respected wedding and portrait photographer, as well as a popular podcaster and author. He has been featured in Rangefinder, Professional Photographer and American Photo magazines. His philosphy about living the "professional" photographic life is embodied in his new book, "Fast Track Photographer" and his new podcast Ask Dane. Discover more about Dane and his work by visiting his website. Dan Sanders recommend the work of John Michael Cooper. For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free via

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Robert Kerian is one of the country's premiere automative photographers. His clients include Mercedes Benz, Toyota, BMW, Harley-Davidson and Nissan. Robert brings a sensitive eye to a field of work, where attention to detail is everything. Though increasingly much of these kinds of images are being made on the computer, Robert is an example of a classical photographer who uses his skills behind the camera to make images you can never forget. You can discover more about him and his work by visiting his website. Robert Kerian recommends the work of Clint Clemens. For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free viaBook Recommendation:

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Chris Marquardt is a professional photographer and producer/host of one of first and arguably best photographic podcast, Tips from the Top Floor. He is also leads photographic workshops in Europe, the United States and soon at the foot of the Himalayas. His journey from a full-time corporate employee to professional photographer and workshop facilitator provides some wonderful insights into what it means to take the leap into leading a creative life. You can discover more his work by visiting his website.Chris Marquardt recommends the work of Joe Wigfall. Check out this link as for well for the street photography competition which Chris mentions on the show. For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free viaBook Recommendation:

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Terrell Lloyd has provided professional photography services to individuals and organizations throughout the United States. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, near the high-tech capital of the world, Silicon Valley, Terrell Lloyd is most known for his special combination of artistic vision and cutting-edge technology. He is now being highly noted for his experience shooting sporting events. He has always been an avid football fan. In 1994 Terrell was granted the opportunity to shoot on the sidelines at a 49er game and his passion for sports photography exploded. According to one of his clients, Terrell's sports photos really capture the essence of the game. According to Terrell, When it is a sport you love, the essence of the game is not difficult to capture. You can discover more about him and his work by visiting his website. Terrell Lloyd recommends the work of Bob Davis. For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free viaBook Recommendation:

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Jim Miotke is the President and Founder of BetterPhoto.com and author of several photographic books including his latest, The Better Photo Guide to Photographing Children.Before developing Better Photo, on online photography school, Jim ran a photography business in California and Washington that specialized in weddings and portraiture. He now primarily shoots stock photography (and several of his images can be found on Adobe's Photoshop CD-ROMs). His articles on photography have been featured in magazines, newspapers, and online sites. You can discover more about his work by visiting his website.Jim Miotke recomends the work of Art Wolfe.For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free via

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Jim Zuckerman left his medical studies in 1970 to turn his love of photography into a career. He has lectured and taught creative photography at many universities and private schools, including UCLA, Kent State University, the Hallmark Institute of Photography, and the Palm Beach Photographic Center. He also has led both domestic and international photo tours for 33 years to Africa, Asia, Europe, South America, and the American Southwest. He is the author of thirteen books on photography. He also teaches numerous courses through BetterPhoto.com and leads international photo tours and workshops. You can discover more about him and his work by visiting his website. Jim Zuckerman recomends the work of Art Wolfe.For streaming audio click here or subscribe to the podcast for free via

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